How much funding does Orange Bowl Beigel-Feis-Hixon Valor Award provide?

Orange Bowl Beigel-Feis-Hixon Valor Award provides $10,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Orange Bowl Beigel-Feis-Hixon Valor Award?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Who is eligible for Orange Bowl Beigel-Feis-Hixon Valor Award?

Eligible applicants: High school student-athletes from South Florida.

How often is Orange Bowl Beigel-Feis-Hixon Valor Award offered?

Orange Bowl Beigel-Feis-Hixon Valor Award runs on an annual cycle.

Orange Bowl Beigel-Feis-Hixon Valor Award

Orange Bowl Committee Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for Education Grants for Youth Sports

Funding Amount

$10,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

High school student-athletes from South Florida

Other requirements

Must demonstrate courage and valor in overcoming adversity
Strong academic performance
Leadership in athletics and community service
South Florida region

Overview

Purpose: Honors the memory of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School coaches Scott Beigel (cross-country coach and geography teacher), Aaron Feis (assistant football coach and security guard), and Chris Hixon (wrestling coach and athletic director) who were killed protecting their colleagues and students on February 14, 2018.

Award Focus: Designed to salute an outstanding South Florida student-athlete who exhibits valor and courage in the face of adversity.

Eligibility

High school student-athletes from South Florida
Must demonstrate courage and valor in overcoming adversity
Strong academic performance
Leadership in athletics and community service

Award Criteria

Recipients should exemplify:

Exceptional character and resilience
Balance of academic excellence and athletic achievement
Community service and involvement
Leadership both on and off the field

Background

This is an annual award honoring the three MSD High School coaches. Past recipients include:

2023: Angelica Deribeaux, Palmer Trinity School
2022: Alcivial Henrisme, Glades Central High School
2021: Ashley Moon, Miami Springs Senior High School
2020: Kimberly Slinkosky, Cooper City High School
2019: Christopher Volpe, Jupiter High School
2018: Travis Julmice, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School

What Orange Bowl Committee Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 31
Total given: $788K
Median grant: $12K
Range: $5,200–$150K

By dollars: Florida 65%, Texas 19%, North Carolina 9%. Top recipient cities: Miami, FL; Coral Gables, FL; West Palm Beach, FL.
42% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
0% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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CFP Administration LLC · Irving, TX

General assistance

$150K
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Golf programs for youth

$75K
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2025 acc interinstitutional sponsor

$69K
Junior Orange Bowl Committee · Coral Gables, FL

General assistance

$50K
United States Tennis Assoc · White Plains, NY

General assistance

$50K